Best chemical exfoliator?

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 14:38:15 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by mila on Jul 16, 2018 14:38:15 GMT -5

Since I still get some flakiness from Retin A, I am looking for a chemical exfoliator that I can use a few times a week.
Something I can put on and leave on for a few minutes in the morning (before continuing on with my skincare routine).

I was suggested Dr. Jart Milky Peel but am looking for other recommendations as well.

Current routine in the morning:
Wash with cold water< DE Vitamin C Firma< Moisturizer< SPF

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5 via mobile MrsAxilla likes this

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I would probably back off the retin-a and hydrate for a few days to let your skin calm down a bit, then alternate nights with an AHA like lactic acid. Chemical exfoliator aren't recommended to be used in the morning.

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 15:47:49 GMT -5 via mobile

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Jul 16, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

I would probably back off the retin-a and hydrate for a few days to let your skin calm down a bit, then alternate nights with an AHA like lactic acid. Chemical exfoliator aren't recommended to be used in the morning.

Any lactic acid recs?

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 16:21:28 GMT -5 via mobile

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Jul 16, 2018 15:47:49 GMT -5 mila said:

Jul 16, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

I would probably back off the retin-a and hydrate for a few days to let your skin calm down a bit, then alternate nights with an AHA like lactic acid. Chemical exfoliator aren't recommended to be used in the morning.

Any lactic acid recs?

Not really. I'm using up what's left of The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% (which I like) but the CEO of that company has gone crazy so I won't be purchasing more. I got some Bell Evolve LacLuronic serum but haven't used it yet so I can't vouch. I bought it per recs here and elsewhere.

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gastro Full Member Posts: 4,611 Likes: 3,103	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 16:58:29 GMT -5 via mobile mila likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gastro on Jul 16, 2018 16:58:29 GMT -5 I love biologique Recherche pv lotion 50. I also like Sunday Riley’s good genes.
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mila Junior Member Posts: 816 Likes: 119	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 18:42:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mila on Jul 16, 2018 18:42:07 GMT -5 Jul 16, 2018 16:58:29 GMT -5 gastro said: I love biologique Recherche pv lotion 50. I also like Sunday Riley’s good genes. I've been eyeing both. How often and when do you use Biologique or SR?
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gastro Full Member Posts: 4,611 Likes: 3,103	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 16, 2018 22:09:35 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gastro on Jul 16, 2018 22:09:35 GMT -5 Good genes everyday I don’t do the PV. I do the PV about twice a week.
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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 17, 2018 7:55:37 GMT -5 via Tapatalk mila likes this

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Jul 16, 2018 15:47:49 GMT -5 mila said:

Jul 16, 2018 15:17:48 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

I would probably back off the retin-a and hydrate for a few days to let your skin calm down a bit, then alternate nights with an AHA like lactic acid. Chemical exfoliator aren't recommended to be used in the morning.

Any lactic acid recs?

The Biologique Recherche p50 is supposed to be amazing.

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 17, 2018 12:15:44 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by mila on Jul 17, 2018 12:15:44 GMT -5

Jul 17, 2018 7:55:37 GMT -5 persa said:

Jul 16, 2018 15:47:49 GMT -5 mila said:

Any lactic acid recs?

The Biologique Recherche p50 is supposed to be amazing.

I have also heard this. There is one for dry skin, but unsure which one

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Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 18, 2018 8:49:19 GMT -5 via mobile mila likes this

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Post by tiramisu on Jul 18, 2018 8:49:19 GMT -5

I use the Paula's Choice weekly resurfacing treatment with 10% AHA. They also have a different 10% AHA that's easier to leave on, but the weekly treatment sounds like what you're looking for. I'd use it once a week at night.

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beachbum22 New Member Posts: 141 Likes: 99	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 18, 2018 12:44:29 GMT -5 mila likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beachbum22 on Jul 18, 2018 12:44:29 GMT -5 This is the best exfoliator I've ever used. I can't recommend it enough! www.sephora.com/product/exfoliating-peel-gel-P393292?skuId=1675297&icid2=products%20grid:p393292
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morecoffeeplease Full Member Posts: 3,236 Likes: 5,602	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 18, 2018 15:56:46 GMT -5 mila likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by morecoffeeplease on Jul 18, 2018 15:56:46 GMT -5 I use Paula's Choice too and I notice such a difference in my skin.
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mila Junior Member Posts: 816 Likes: 119	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 21, 2018 6:28:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mila on Jul 21, 2018 6:28:00 GMT -5 On my non-Retin A nights, I do use Drunk Elephant's TLC Framboos, which is a 12% AHA/BHA serum. Isn't this technically a chemical exfoliator?
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sporky Full Member Posts: 3,607 Likes: 1,882	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 21, 2018 9:28:46 GMT -5 mila likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sporky on Jul 21, 2018 9:28:46 GMT -5 mila, Yes DE's TLC is absolutely a chemical exfoliator.
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centralsquare Full Member AKA Soprano87 Posts: 3,949 Likes: 6,763	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 23, 2018 19:04:28 GMT -5 via Tapatalk mila likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by centralsquare on Jul 23, 2018 19:04:28 GMT -5 I love DE’s TLC sukari babyfacial.
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mila Junior Member Posts: 816 Likes: 119	Best chemical exfoliator? Jul 24, 2018 19:37:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mila on Jul 24, 2018 19:37:27 GMT -5 Jul 23, 2018 19:04:28 GMT -5 centralsquare said: I love DE’s TLC sukari babyfacial. I have this and love it. I do it about 1x/week. How about you?
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